Named to leadership positions were Kimberley Finnerty, director patient care specialty services, who previously served as manager of the rehab, stroke care and observation units; Chris Galvin, director of Jefferson Regional Medical Center Community Radiology Centers, who is currently studying for her BS degree at Carlow University;Wendy Hurt-Gerlach, director of the wound care and hyperbaric center, who was previously a medical practice manager; Renee Holtzman, director of human resources, who previously served as human resources manager; Steven Kelly, director of physician practices and planning, who was previously manager of outpatient planning and development and project manager, facilities and construction; and Teresa Riskey, director of pharmacy, who previously served as interim director of pharmacy.

In an agreement finalized in August, Highmark promised up to $375 million to JRMC in exchange for a controlling interest in the hospital network. The deal included fully backing JRMC’s pension plan, which was underfunded by about $50 million.

The introduction of maternity services and brain and spine surgery are among the new services planned at JRMC as a result of Highmark’s acquisition. The deal was intended to create the southern hub of a $1 billion provider network Highmark is building to compete against the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

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